Jahnoah Markelo has decided to leave Coventry City to join Shabab Al-Ahli in the United Arab Emirates. Coventry City FC confirmed that winger Jahnoah Markelo has transferred to Shabab Al-Ahli Dubai permanently for an undisclosed fee. Shabab Al Ahli Football Company announced the signing of the 23-year-old Surinamese player, who will join the Shabab Al Ahli squad and be registered as a resident player for the 2026/2027 sports season. The move will allow Markelo to receive a higher salary in Dubai than he was earning in England.

Team Talk reports that Coventry winger Jahnoah Markelo is likely to move to Cairo, with Al Ahly being the leading club to sign him. It is understood that talks between the player's representatives and the Egyptian club are progressing smoothly.

Frank Lampard's side are open to a loan move to a decent level to allow 23-year-old winger Jahnoah Markelo to continue his development away from the English top flight. The Surinamese-Dutch player joined Coventry City in January 2026 from Zürich for a reported fee of €5 million and made 5 appearances in the Championship last season. Rangers have been linked with a move for the player, whose current market value is estimated by Transfermarkt to be €3.5 million.